γυναικονόμος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • supervisor of women, the title of magistrate at Athens who maintains manners among women

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek γῠνή (woman) + Ancient Greek νόμος (law, custom, ordinance, melody).

Origin

Ancient Greek

νόμος

Gloss

law, custom, ordinance, melody

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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